Shaolin Chin Na Author:Jwing-Ming Yang In the Chinese language, chin na roughly translates into two words: "Chin" -- to seize, and "na" -- to control. Thus, the major purpose of chin na is to quiet or stop an aggressive action without maiming or injuring to a serious extent. As a result, chin na relies on grasping, pressing and unnaturally twisting the sensitive p... more »arts of the opponent's body such as nerves, muscles, and joints.« less